Engineering Chemistry

SYLLABUS- ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY,

UNIT – I
Molecular orbital theory and its applications to homo-nuclear diatomic molecules. Band theory of solids.
Liquid crystals and its applications. Point defects in Solids. Structure and applications of Graphite and
Fullerenes. Concepts of nano-materials and its applications
UNIT – II
Polymers: Basic concepts of polymer- blends and composites. Conducting and biodegradable polymers.
Preparations and applications of some industrially important polymers(Buna N, Buna S, Neoprene, Nylon
6, Nylon 6,6 , Terylene). General methods of synthesis of organometallic compound (Grignard Reagent)
and their applications in polymerization.
UNIT – III
Electrochemistry: Galvanic cell, electrode potential, Lead storage battery. Corrosion, causes and its
prevention. Setting and hardening of cement, applications of cement. Plaster of paris. Lubricants-
Classification, mechanism and applications.
UNIT – IV
Hardness of water. Disadvantage of hard water. Boiler troubles, Techniques for water softening; Lime-soda,
Zeolite, Ion exchange resin, Reverse osmosis. Phase Rule and its application to water system.
UNIT – V
Fuels; Classification of fuels. Analysis of Coal. Determination of Calorific values (bomb calorimeter &
Dulong’s method).Biogas. Elementary ideas and simple applications of UV, Visible, IR and H1NMR
spectral Techniques.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Determination of alkalinity in the given water sample.
2. Determination of temporary & permanent hardness in water sample using EDTA as standard solution.
3. Determination of available chlorine in bleaching powder.
4. Determination of chloride content in the given water sample.
5. Determination of iron content in the given water sample by Mohr’s method.
6. pH-metric titration.
7. Viscosity of an addition polymer like polyester by viscometer.
8. Determination of iron concentration in sample of water by colorimetric method. The method involves the use of KCNS as colour developing agent & the measurements are carried out at lmax 480nm.
9. Element detection and functional group identification in organic compounds.
10. Preparation of Bakelite and Urea formaldehyde resin.